Hold Security revealed this week that a Russian cybercrime group has amassed a database of over a billion compromised passwords. Hold gets credit for discovering and announcing this massive breach, but the way it went about it seems a bit […]
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[inlinetweet prefix=”” tweeter=”” suffix=””][/inlinetweet] The aggressive “monitoring” by the US government is unwelcome in other nations. If foreign companies think that doing business with US companies means subjecting their data to the scrutiny of the US government, they’re likely to
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No, Microsoft isn’t opening Windows or Office source code to the general public. But, [inlinetweet prefix=”” tweeter=”” suffix=””]Microsoft is trying to reinvent itself to compete in a new era of technology[/inlinetweet], and part of that effort includes adopting open source
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While the US military was busy watching Iran, China, and North Korea, an insider–Bradley Manning–compromised classified information. While the NSA was busy spying on would-be terrorists, an insider–Edward Snowden–exposed confidential secrets. Companies and government agencies of all sizes around the
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The Internet-of-Things (IoT) can do a lot of really cool stuff. We’re really only just starting to scratch the surface of the ways technology can simplify our lives, keep us informed, and make things more convenient. All of that comes
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If you’ve been reading my posts for awhile, then you already know I love the Surface Pro 3. It is a truly awesome device. The more I use it, though, the more I have come to realize that there are
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The evolution of malware and exploits is a myth. At face value, it seems like there was a logical progression from script kiddies pushing the envelope just for the sake of pushing the envelope, to malware for malicious intent, to
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I’m a fan of the innovative stuff Nomad comes up with. The NomadKey (formerly the CharegKey) has been a lifesaver for recharging my iPhone while out and about, but having a charging cable doesn’t do much good without a power
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A new toy arrived today. I received the docking station for the Surface Pro 3. I had a docking station with the Surface Pro 2, and I’ve been missing it since making the switch to the Surface Pro 3. Much
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OneNote keeps making headlines. This week Microsoft rolled out new versions for Mac OS X and iOS that bring a more complete, native experience to Apple device users. Microsoft has pushed OneNote out front as a sort of ambassador for
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